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What is the liability of partners in an LLP?

Limited Liability Protection

  • Each partner’s liability is limited to their agreed capital contribution.
  • Partners are not personally liable for the debts or losses of the LLP.
  • Personal assets of partners are protected from business liabilities.s
  • Liability remains limited even if the LLP incurs financial losses.
  • This protection applies unless the partner is involved in an unlawful act.s

Protection from Other Partners’ Actions

  • One partner is not liable for the independent actions of another partner.
  • Liability does not arise merely by association with other partners’ misconduct.
  • Each partner acts as an agent of the LLP, not of another partner.s
  • The LLP itself is liable for obligations arising from a partner’s lawful act.s
  • This reduces risk from negligence or errors of co-partners

Liability in Case of Wrongful Acts

  • If a partner is found guilty of fraud, negligence, or illegal activity, they become personally liable.
  • Such liability may extend beyond their contribution in specific cases.
  • The LLP is not bound by a partner’s unauthorized or unlawful action.s
  • The law ensures that partners cannot misuse limited liability protection.
  • Willful misrepresentation or misconduct results in unlimited personal liability

Contractual and Statutory Obligations

  • Liability can be defined and altered within the LLP agreement.t
  • Partners are bound to the LLP’s contractual commitments and statutory compliance.
  • Breach of duties under the LLP Act may trigger civil or penal consequences.s
  • Designated partners have additional legal responsibilities under the Act.
  • Partners must fulfill obligations as agreed in the internal contract.

Liability Upon Exit or Death

  • Liability of a partner ends once they resign, retire, or pass away.
  • The LLP remains liable for obligations incurred before the partner’s exit.
  • Legal heirs are not liable for the LLP’s future debts or claims.
  • Exit procedures and liability terms must be defined in the LLP agreement.
  • Liability after departure is restricted to the partner’s period of association.

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